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Star Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ASPEN, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is James A Star. It holds total assets of $9.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $4.5M in 2012 to $9.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Colorado, Nevada, California. According to available records, Star Family Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $950K and $1.9M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.9M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $750K, with an average award of $182K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$113K
Average Grant
$163K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Star Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, IL, MN.
Star Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $182K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $750K.
Star Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Star Family Foundation is headquartered in ASPEN, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Star | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara Crown Star | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dan L Drexler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$968K
Total Assets
$9.2M
Fair Market Value
$26.3M
Net Worth
$9.2M
Grants Paid
$950K
Contributions
$325K
Net Investment Income
$556K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total: $7.7M
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$182K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Aspen, CO | $750K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL PURPOSES | Rochester, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Chicago Entreprenurial CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Erickson InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Inspiring Children FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Henderson, NV | $100K | 2022 |
| Big GreenGENERAL PURPOSE | Boulder, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Harvard UniverstiyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Cambridge, MA | $250K | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of BusinessCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2021 |
| Chicago Cares IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2021 |
| Misericordia Heart Of MercyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2021 |
| Us Holocaust Memoral MuseumCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $25K | 2021 |